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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
Hi. I would just like to know your views
I am 44, single, a carer for my father. Would love a child. I have a big heart and have so much love to give.
I had bloods done a few weeks ago showing that I’m ovulating and all levels of hormones, thyroid etc were very positive. My GP sent me to a specialist to discuss the possibility and also risks of pregnancy. Btw I would be going the IVF route if any.
I have Diabetes, type 1, for 32 years. I have the usual complications.... retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy. I know I’ve left it very late to be investigating this now, at 44.
Various things, including the death of my mother 9 years ago have halted my progress in life. And because of my age and being single I have been embarrassed to approach anyone about it. A friend (the only one I have spoken openly to about wanting a child) encouraged me to go to my GP.
Sorry for the long winded introduction but I just wanted to explain my situation.
I wasn’t advised against it by the lovely specialist but obviously because of my age and complications it would be a very high risk pregnancy. He told me that it is possible but that I would need to go in with my eyes open due to the complications. He said I’d need to be prepared for a few stays in hospital during the pregnancy.
He also mentioned that the hormone injections for IVF would mess with my blood sugars.
I’m worried that I won’t be able to control my sugars before and during pregnancy if, of course, I am lucky enough to get pregnant.
I’m probably mostly worried about not having any support during what I know will be a difficult pregnancy. If I have hospital stays, I do have a brother also living at home with my dad but he has his own health troubles and I’m not sure how he or I myself would cope if I’m not in the house for my Dad.
Is the world just telling me that I’ve left it too late or should I take the gamble and hope for the best?
I’m just concerned for myself now that when all this ‘caring’ is over, am I going to look back in bitterness for not having even tried???
Are the risks too great???
I am 44, single, a carer for my father. Would love a child. I have a big heart and have so much love to give.
I had bloods done a few weeks ago showing that I’m ovulating and all levels of hormones, thyroid etc were very positive. My GP sent me to a specialist to discuss the possibility and also risks of pregnancy. Btw I would be going the IVF route if any.
I have Diabetes, type 1, for 32 years. I have the usual complications.... retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy. I know I’ve left it very late to be investigating this now, at 44.
Various things, including the death of my mother 9 years ago have halted my progress in life. And because of my age and being single I have been embarrassed to approach anyone about it. A friend (the only one I have spoken openly to about wanting a child) encouraged me to go to my GP.
Sorry for the long winded introduction but I just wanted to explain my situation.
I wasn’t advised against it by the lovely specialist but obviously because of my age and complications it would be a very high risk pregnancy. He told me that it is possible but that I would need to go in with my eyes open due to the complications. He said I’d need to be prepared for a few stays in hospital during the pregnancy.
He also mentioned that the hormone injections for IVF would mess with my blood sugars.
I’m worried that I won’t be able to control my sugars before and during pregnancy if, of course, I am lucky enough to get pregnant.
I’m probably mostly worried about not having any support during what I know will be a difficult pregnancy. If I have hospital stays, I do have a brother also living at home with my dad but he has his own health troubles and I’m not sure how he or I myself would cope if I’m not in the house for my Dad.
Is the world just telling me that I’ve left it too late or should I take the gamble and hope for the best?
I’m just concerned for myself now that when all this ‘caring’ is over, am I going to look back in bitterness for not having even tried???
Are the risks too great???